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Health and Safety Manager

Employer
Michael Page Facilities Management
Location
City of London
Salary
GBP36.00 - GBP38.00 per hour +
Closing date
14 May 2021
Reference
JN -052021-2571901

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Specialist Area
Health & safety
Job Level
Manager / Supervisor
Sector
Healthcare
Contract Type
Interim, contract & temporary
Hours
Full Time

To improve, organise and manage effectively the health & safety aspects of construction work load of capital projects schemes relating to the 'Client duties' and oversee, approve Contractor submissions relating to their duties under the Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015. The latter will be managed jointly with the respective CDM consultants as and when appointed for each specific scheme, acting as CDM co-ordinator (clients' agent).

Client Details

Essentia has a fundamental role in supporting the activities of the NHS Trust. Essentia's focus is on providing a high quality hospital environment and a high quality hospital experience for patients: through setting new and improved standards in the physical & built environment, through a programme of improvements to the range of support services, and by fostering a strong overarching patient-focused approach.

This position is part of the capital development team which is responsible for delivering the Trusts capital programme of construction projects.

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivering resources on time (health & safety) and pre planned at early stages

Feasibility study, Concept design, Detail design, Installation, Commissioning, is essential to reduce risks and achieve project milestones on programme without any undue risk.

To develop the Capital projects department reporting structure in order to address the 'client duties' control that are required under the CDM2015 Reg.9.

To advise on health & safety aspects of the appointment, monitoring and regulation of building, facilities and services contractors and to ensure that health and safety matters are addressed in contract specification, planning and management systems.

Ensure appointment of CDM Co-ordinator as appropriate and that competent persons are delegated by the Principle contractor to ensure that the health & safety legal duties are complied with under the Health and safety regulations 1999 - Reg.

To advise and assist in the development of robust and appropriate management systems form part of the project programme of work to ensure that premises owned and or managed by the Trust or partner organisations where capital projects are commissioned provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, patients and visitors. To ensure that within the Operating and maintenance manuals safety information is provided to the respective estates/operations managers at commissioning stage to enable the implementation of a forward maintenance plan.

To advise and assist with the development of comprehensive performance standards and management systems (CDM) for the provision and maintenance of premises in accordance with the Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations and other relevant statutory requirements on all capital, refurbishment works sites and others as defined across both sites.

To monitor the implementation of the above standards and systems established by the estates & facilities directorate to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all occupants of the Trust owned or managed buildings, advise on any shortfalls and provide recommendations to remove any risk.

To advise and assist with the development of comprehensive performance standards and systems for the management and evaluation of building and refurbishment projects that are subject to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

To advise and assist in the development of Trust-wide health & safety procedures as appropriate to ensure consideration of all necessary health and safety issues from the employment of building, facilities and services contractors including contractor selection, evaluation of contractors risk assessments and method statements and subsequent monitoring and review of performance at the end of each project or other commissions as assigned.

To provide advice on the health and safety implications and requirements arising from proposed construction and refurbishment projects from specification through to implementation and handover. · To monitor, jointly with Estates and Facilities directorate the performance of contractors to ensure compliance with agreed safety management systems and work methods and to bring any deviation to the notice of the Principle contractor or his/her senior site representative for action.

To liaise as required with the Health & Safety Executive and other enforcement agencies regarding contractor activities or operations. Ensure that any duly appointed CDM 'clients agent' are communicated with at all stages and monitoring of the process trail.

Profile

The Successful Candidate WillhaveDegree or equivalent

IOSH/NEBOSH certification & training

Experience of project work, working in a hospital setting across a number of areas.

Experience of working in teams and on own initiative, with an understanding of when to seek support Demonstrable experience in problem solving (CDM) in order to assist in developing robust plans and strategies within the workplace.

The need to ensure legal compliance in accordance with the various Acts of Parliament and Local by-laws required under health & safety an appreciation of the intricate language of legal documents etc.

Understanding of clinical and operational requirements of Trust departments in order to plan and manage suitable health & safety arrangements

Understanding of the relationships between Facilities departments and their impact on the process of Project works and compliances

Job Offer

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive hourly rate of up to £38ph and the potential to go permanent.

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